"I have the luckiest life because I get to work many different dynamic and stylistic parameters, to challenge myself and really go for it if I want to, or hold back and play something super subtle when I want to, and I like all of the above. Realizing that I'm kind of a rocker and that I enjoy rocking out only became clear later in life for me.” — Nels Cline

Brantley Gilbert's made a pile of money resenting his own hard rock/hillbilly version of the Beach Boys promise of Endless Summer, one that embraces mandolin, dirt roads, distorted guitar and a creek for skinny dipping.

"It's still about the basic appeal of three different individuals getting together to make music, but on top of that, we've all grown and evolved so you're never at the same place musically.” - Lester Quitzau on Tri Continental

"I've never been too concerned about reproducing the sound of the album. I'm proud of this record but when we play it live it's important to find new ways to inject energy into the songs, to make it new and different every night.” — Afie Jurvanen

The Needle Vinyl Tavern won't reopen, while ownership of the Jasper Avenue building where the bar is located is being renegotiated. This comes after the club closed its doors following sexual harassment allegations.